Ron Adrezin
About Ron Adrezin
Ron Adrezin is a lecturer and professor specializing in mechanical engineering, currently serving at Yale University and the US Coast Guard Academy. He has extensive experience in additive manufacturing and has contributed to various research projects, including the effects of salt water on materials.
Current Position at Yale University
Ron Adrezin is currently employed as a Lecturer at Yale University, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves teaching and engaging with students in the field of engineering. This follows a previous tenure at Yale University as a Lecturer in 2023, where he contributed to the academic environment for seven months.
Work at US Coast Guard Academy
Adrezin serves as the Department Head and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the US Coast Guard Academy, a role he has occupied since 2020. He has been a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Academy since 2011. His responsibilities include overseeing the mechanical engineering department and guiding research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ron Adrezin holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a Master of Engineering (ME) in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. He also earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University. His academic background supports his expertise in aerospace and biomedical engineering, where he has been a licensed professional engineer for over thirty years.
Research Initiatives
Adrezin is currently researching the effects of a salt water environment on stainless steel and nylon components produced through additive manufacturing. This research is conducted in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories. His work in additive manufacturing spans nearly two decades, including applications in space suit and helicopter projects.
Professional Experience
Adrezin has extensive professional experience, including previous roles as Associate Professor of Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hartford from 1997 to 2008, and as a Consultant at Connecticut Children's Medical Center from 2006 to 2015. He has also held various positions at Yale University, including Research Affiliate and Lecturer, contributing to a diverse range of engineering projects.